QUIZ: Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Success?

Not sure if or how you might be self-sabotaging your success? Answer these 10 multiple choice questions to find out! When you're done, you'll get your results immediately + ideas of how to stop your self-sabotaging habits.

When faced with a big opportunity at work, I usually:

A) Go for it, even if I feel nervous.

B) Overthink it and sometimes talk myself out of it.

C) Wait for the "perfect time" — which never seems to come.

How often do you delay important career tasks (like networking, asking for a raise, or taking on leadership roles)?

A) Rarely — I take action when needed.

B) Sometimes — I know I should, but I hesitate.

C) Often — I find excuses to avoid them.

When receiving praise for my work, I tend to:

A) Accept it and acknowledge my contribution.

B) Brush it off or downplay it.

C) Feel uncomfortable and immediately shift the focus elsewhere.

When I make a mistake at work, I usually:

A) Own it, learn from it, and move on.

B) Overanalyze it and feel embarrassed.

C) Use it as proof that I’m not good enough.

How often do you compare yourself to others at work?

A) Rarely — I focus on my own journey.

B) Sometimes—it’s hard not to.

C) Often — I feel like I’m always falling behind.

Do you avoid difficult conversations (asking for what you need, setting boundaries, or addressing conflicts)?

A) No — I address issues directly.

B) Sometimes — I delay but eventually face them.

C) Yes — I avoid them as much as possible.

How comfortable are you asking for help or mentorship?

A) Very comfortable—I know I can’t do everything alone.

B) Somewhat comfortable — I hesitate but will if necessary.

C) Not comfortable — I don’t want to seem weak or incapable.

How often do you tell yourself, “I’ll do this later” but never actually do it?

A) Rarely — I stick to my commitments.

B) Occasionally — especially when I feel overwhelmed.

C) All the time — procrastination is a big problem for me.

When thinking about my career growth, I mostly feel:

A) Excited and ready to take action.

B) Anxious and unsure of my next steps.

C) Stuck, like I’ll never get ahead.

If something doesn’t go as planned, my first thought is:

A) “What can I learn from this?”

B) “I should have done better.”

C) “Maybe I’m just not meant for this.”

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